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Oakland Zoo @oaklandzoo.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Sitara casually slaying per usual ⭐ #nofilter Keepers report that her days are filled with new experiences and she has been adjusting very well to her new home. We're honored to give her the care and peace she has always deserved. 🫶 📸: Laurie Kenny, Animal Care Volunteer

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Oakland Zoo @oaklandzoo.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Henrietta felt cute ✨ And we wouldn't dare delete later!!! 📸: Keeper Marisa

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Oakland Zoo @oaklandzoo.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

🐾 PAWS YOUR SCROLLING! 🐾 It’s time to test your animal knowledge! Oakland Zoo’s Veterinary Hospital sees patients of all shapes and sizes. Can you ID each animal #1-6 by their foot alone? Leave your guesses in the comments and check back in 24 hours for the answers! 👀 #VetTalesFriday

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Oakland Zoo @oaklandzoo.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

SB 1135 has passed the Legislature and now awaits Governor Newsom’s signature. If you live in CA, now is the time to speak up for coexistence! Call Governor Newsom: (916) 445-2841 Thank you for supporting science-based, nonlethal approaches that keep people and animals safe.

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Oakland Zoo @oaklandzoo.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

What do a 70-year-old Docent and a 70-year-old desert tortoise have in common? Turns out, quite a lot! 💚 Happy 70th Birthday, Pokey! Thanks for showing us that being 70 means knowing exactly how to enjoy life, no matter your species.

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Oakland Zoo @oaklandzoo.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Turns out musical talent makes excellent enrichment! 🎶 While Jess was playing some tunes for the goats, Walter was intrigued! Providing opportunities for an animal to follow their curiosity and engage with the environment is an important aspect of their care 🐐❤️ 📸: Keeper Jess

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Oakland Zoo @oaklandzoo.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Madagascar Sacred Ibis Update! For the past month, their dedicated parents have worked tirelessly to care for these growing chicks, and that hard work has paid off. Dimby, Toky, and Mino have officially fledged and can be spotted flying all around the Hillside Aviary!

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Oakland Zoo @oaklandzoo.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

🦒 Take your Zoo visit to new heights as a member! September is Member Appreciation Month, so we've got member-exclusive offers all month long! Check out our member perks and plan your next adventure: www.oaklandzoo.org/programs-and...

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Member Appreciation Month | Oakland Zoo

September is Member Appreciation Month! Find out how we were are celebrating our Members this month.

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Oakland Zoo @oaklandzoo.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

California Biodiversity Day is 9/7, but we think it deserves more than just one day of recognition! That's why we are teaming up with 30x30 CA to document the native species that call Oakland home all week! Join us on iNaturalist and contribute to our BioBlitz: www.inaturalist.org/projects/oak...

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Oakland Zoo @oaklandzoo.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Sitara Update! 🐅 She is now spending lots of time exploring her habitat and resting. As with all the animals at Oakland Zoo, she may still choose to spend time out of view throughout the day. We appreciate guests helping her feel comfortable by viewing quietly as she settles in. 🧡 📸: Steve Goodall

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Oakland Zoo @oaklandzoo.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

In partnership with the CA Department of Fish and Wildlife, we spent the weekend educating guests at Oakland Zoo and CuriOdyssey about wildlife trafficking and providing a space to surrender wildlife-based items. This weekend alone, we remove 483 wildlife products from circulation! 🤝

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Oakland Zoo @oaklandzoo.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Happy World Lion Day! 🦁 By supporting Oakland Zoo, you are helping advance global coexistence efforts and building a brighter future for African lions. Want to learn more about what these efforts look like? Read more here: www.aza.org/connect-stor... 📸: Steven Gotz

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Oakland Zoo @oaklandzoo.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

10 years ago, California took a major step to protect elephants and other endangered wildlife when AB 96 was passed, making the sale of ivory or rhino horn illegal in the state. Now, you can help continue that impact! See more about the event here: www.oaklandzoo.org/programs-and...

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Oakland Zoo @oaklandzoo.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Earlier this month, 13-year-old Sitara arrived at Oakland Zoo after a lifetime of neglect. She's now settling into her future filled with possibility. ❤️ Read her full story here: www.oaklandzoo.org/news/oakland-zoo-welcomes-new-female-tiger-as-part-of-a-big-cat-transfer/

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Oakland Zoo @oaklandzoo.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Keeper Appreciation Week is wrapping up, but let's be honest... our keepers deserve to be celebrated every week! 👏 To all of our keepers: Thank you for your hard work and commitment to making a difference. Oakland Zoo is lucky to have you. 💞 #KeeperAppreciationWeek

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Oakland Zoo @oaklandzoo.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Today's forecast: Sunny with a 100% chance of gibbon shenanigans! ☀️ To help beat the heat, keepers filled a pool with colorful balls and tasty treats, creating the ultimate gibbon pool party! 😎 📸: Keeper Ashley

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Oakland Zoo @oaklandzoo.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

A very happy #WorldMeerkatDay to these curious cuties! 💛 They celebrated with a special treat: yummy mealworm popsicles 🪱🧊😋 These enrichment treats stimulate natural foraging behaviors, keep their minds active, and add an extra challenge to mealtime! 📸: Keeper Noelle

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Oakland Zoo @oaklandzoo.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Happy 2nd “birthday” to Briar mountain lion! Why is birthday in quotes? Because Briar was rescued as an orphan, we aren’t certain when is exact birthday is. One thing we are sure of...this guy has grown a TON since his kitten days! Happy BD, big guy 🎂 🎂 📸: Keeper Nikki

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Oakland Zoo @oaklandzoo.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Be like Tumbili: greet the new week with a sparkle in your eye and a snack in your hand 🌞 📸: Steven Gotz

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Oakland Zoo @oaklandzoo.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Pele the squirrel monkey clearly has an affinity for soccer... plus she's notoriously Messi 🤓 📸: Keeper Tatiana

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Oakland Zoo @oaklandzoo.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Each summer, goat herds graze steep, hard-to-reach hillsides across Oakland, clearing dense vegetation that, without proper management, can fuel fast-moving wildfires. HUGE thanks to these four-legged firefighters! 🐐🔥 📸: Susan Williams 📹: Rebecca Hansen

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Oakland Zoo @oaklandzoo.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Lemurs who lounge 📸: Keeper Kyle

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Oakland Zoo @oaklandzoo.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Meet Joann! 🦒 This two-year-old giraffe took her first steps on habitat this week and quickly found her stride! 💛 Read more about Joann and what our team is doing to make this introduction a success at www.oaklandzoo.org/news/joann-giraffe ✨

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Oakland Zoo @oaklandzoo.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

What’s it like INSIDE the chimp habitat at Oakland Zoo? Keeper Bex takes us on a POV tour in this video. As you can see, there’s a lot more to this habitat than what you can see from the public pathways 🐵

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Oakland Zoo @oaklandzoo.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Hard to believe that Crimson was just smaller than this squash! When he first arrived in March, 3-week-old Crimson was emaciated and unable to stand due to the significant injuries to his back leg. He still has a long road of recovery ahead, but he’s come a long way already. ❤️ 📸: Keeper Angela

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Oakland Zoo @oaklandzoo.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

The many faces of Tumbili at 3 1/2 months old 🐵 ❤️ 📸: Darrell Lavin

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Oakland Zoo @oaklandzoo.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

On #EndangeredSpeciesDay, we’re highlighting just a few of the millions of species that play a vital role in keeping ecosystems healthy. Swipe to learn why protecting them protects us all 👉

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Oakland Zoo @oaklandzoo.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Look who heron team lead Janette spotted on her patrol — an adorable group of fledglings hanging out in downtown Oakland! We’re also celebrating 7 amazing years of the black-crowned night heron as Oakland’s official bird! We are here to help them flourish in their urban habitat.

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Oakland Zoo @oaklandzoo.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

We are proud to be nominated for the 2026 Oakland Magazine’s Best of Oakland! Now we need YOU to help us win! Cast your vote by 5/14 at the link in our Instagram bio! 🗳️ Vote Oakland Zoo under the following categories: Animal Services, Kids, and Lifestyle & Leisure 💫 📸: Darrell Lavin

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Oakland Zoo @oaklandzoo.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Happy Mother's Day to Riley pudu, and all of you attentive human mamas too! 📸: Keeper Marisa

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Oakland Zoo @oaklandzoo.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Recently, Pagi sun bear’s keepers found a mass on the inside of her leg. With the help of specialists, our vet team was able to surgically remove the mass and we are happy to report that Pagi is now cancer-free! #VetTales Friday

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Oakland Zoo @oaklandzoo.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Dig this, guests: the Zoo is closing early today for a donor event. (Last entry: 12p) Harley Hyena 📸: Keeper Alyssa

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Oakland Zoo @oaklandzoo.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Tumbili discovering that he does, in fact, have a tail 😮🐒

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Oakland Zoo @oaklandzoo.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

CUBdate: Crimson vs. Sloth stuffie 🥊 Sloth didn't stand a chance! Hospital keepers are making sure Crimson is staying mentally and physically stimulated as he grows and his foot heals.....then he'll meet Clover 😻 😻 📸: Hospital Keeper Nikki

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Oakland Zoo @oaklandzoo.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

It’s Save The Frogs Day! Did you know that Oakland Zoo is working hard to save a species of frog that’s in serious trouble? Join our Scientific Technician Tory as she takes over our Instagram today to show you how we're taking action for frogs 🐸💪💙 instagram.com/oaklandzoo

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Oakland Zoo @oaklandzoo.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

🐗 Animal fact of the day: That unmistakable warthog face isn’t just for looks! Their shovel‑like snout helps them dig through hard savanna soil. 🪏 Bonus fact: They also lower their bodies to the ground by bending their legs backward for optimal digging position! 📸: Gia Park

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Oakland Zoo @oaklandzoo.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

We are thrilled to launch our second awareness campaign in conjunction with our Conservation Strategic Plan: Taking Action for Species and Habitats! Join us and learn more about this critical work: oaklandzoo.org/habitats

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Oakland Zoo @oaklandzoo.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

It’s Volunteer Appreciation Week and we can’t say enough wonderful things about the Oakland Zoo volunteers! From Docents to Teen Wild Guides to Animal Care Volunteers, we recognize and cherish your contributions 🙏 Want to get involved? www.oaklandzoo.org/volunteer-and-internship-opportunities

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Oakland Zoo @oaklandzoo.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Our vet team doesn’t just care for rescued mountain lion cubs like Crimson & Clover, they give regular TLC to our 3 resident mountain lions too, including Silverado, who recently visited the OZ vet hospital for a checkup. #VetTales Friday

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Oakland Zoo @oaklandzoo.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Tumbili wins this #TongueOutTuesday 👅 📸: Keeper Lovesong

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Oakland Zoo @oaklandzoo.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Heads up guests: due to weather, the gondola and California Trail will be closed today, Sunday 4/12. If you have reservations to visit today, you'll receive an email with options to keep or alter your plans. Rainer gibbon 📸: Darrell Lavin

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Oakland Zoo @oaklandzoo.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Arroyo really said 😊➡️😀➡️🙂 📸: Keeper Kelly

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Oakland Zoo @oaklandzoo.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Happy Easter from Maggie giraffe 🦒 , Cambria black bear 🐻 , Briar mountain lion 🐱, and everyone here at Oakland Zoo 🐣

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Oakland Zoo @oaklandzoo.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

We're honoring the incredible Dr. Jane Goodall today! Her legendary conservation work inspires people everywhere to make a difference—one small action at a time. What positive change will you start today for Jane Goodall Day? 🌍🐵🌱💕

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Oakland Zoo @oaklandzoo.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Tumbili is getting adventurous and exploring on his own more, but Nonami is always nearby for comfort & safety (Moms, you know what we're talking about)

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Oakland Zoo @oaklandzoo.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Clover CUBdate: this orphaned rescue is a fighter! She continues to improve: her blood glucose is stabilizing nicely, and she’s had her catheter removed. She’s eating up a storm, too! We’re cautiously optimistic that her condition will continue to improve 💕 📸: Keeper Amber

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Oakland Zoo @oaklandzoo.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Spring has arrived, and what a perfect way to celebrate than with a bear waltz! The bears are waking up out of torpor, so you'll see them a lot more as the weather gets warmer! ☀️ 📸: Keeper Brittany

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Oakland Zoo @oaklandzoo.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Changing our name to Oakland Liu (Lee-oh btw!) for today to celebrate The Town's Alysa Liu during her Welcome Home Celebration Rally! You've made us all proud, and we hope you'll visit us at the Zoo someday. The offer is always open. ;)

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Oakland Zoo @oaklandzoo.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Lunching with the little one 🥬 Have you met baby Tumbili yet? This fuzzy little guy isn’t a month old yet but is already exploring the guenon monkey habitat, attached to Mom! Come meet Tumbili soon 🐵 📸: Keeper Alyssa

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Oakland Zoo @oaklandzoo.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Hey Bay Area foodies! Oakland Restaurant Week is here, and Oakland Zoo is excited to be serving up some tasty surprises from 3/12–3/22. Swing by Landing Café for Strawberry Crunch Salad, Garlic & Herb Springtime Burger, and Lemon Raspberry Cheesecake....yummo!

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